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6/11/2012 7:57AM

BMW and Audi Sales Continue to Roar

BMW's global car sales continued to rise in May as demand in China more than offset weaker sales in Europe, leaving it on course for a new sales record this year. Dow Jones's Steve McGrath reports. Photo: Reuters

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